An Introduction to Physical Science
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781305079137
Author: James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 15E
- (a) How much energy is necessary to heat 1.0 kg of water from room temperature (20°C) to its boiling point? (Assume no energy loss.)
- (b) If electrical energy were used, how much would it cost at 12¢ per kWh?
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